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River Ouse at Riccall

Message issued at 2:38am, Saturday 23rd January 2021

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Flooding expected. Take action now.

Flood warning

This flood warning remains in force due to high river levels, following persistent heavy rainfall from Storm Christoph. The particular areas at risk are around Landing Lane in Riccall. Levels at Cawood are continuing to fall slowly, but will remain high throughout the weekend. Levels in York peaked on Friday 22/01/2021 and remain well above normal, but are expected to continue falling over the weekend. No significant rainfall is forecast for the next 24 hours but further unsettled weather is expected next week. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, and do not drive through flood water. Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast, and up to date river levels. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.

Information supplied by the Environment Agency

This information last updated 2:38am, Saturday 23rd January 2021.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for River Ouse at Riccall

Flood Warning Area Details

Properties on the East bank of the River Ouse near Riccall

Region: Yorkshire

Country: England

Counties covered: North Yorkshire

Watercourses covered: River Ouse

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for River Ouse at Riccall.

Note: the area shown on the map is the area covered by flood alerts and warnings. It is not a live map of current flooding. The area covered broadly equates to the area where the risk of flooding in any year is greater than 1% (the "hundred year" flood risk).

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No current or recent warnings.

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No current or recent warnings.

Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby
The tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas

No current or recent warnings.

River Ouse at Cawood
Properties in Cawood village including Fostergate, Chestnut Road, Sherburn Street, Great Close, Ryther Road, Kings Street, Church End and Wistowgate

No current or recent warnings.

River Wharfe at Cawood Park
Properties in Cawood Park including Ryther Road

No current or recent warnings.

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